The First Test—Matthew 4:1-11
After the prophet Samuel anointed David as the next King of Israel and the Holy Spirit filled him, David soon had to face a test. His test was the giant Goliath, the Philistine. The question was: will David be too afraid to fight Goliath? And if he has the courage to fight him, will he fight in his own strength? Or will he fight Goliath because he trusts in the Lord?
Two Invitations—Proverbs 1:8-33
Proverbs is a book for young men. Young man, it says, listen to your mother and your father.